How to Handle a Found Dog

Series Summary

As man's best friend, there is a welcomed obligation for pet owners to care for their dogs, and every pet owner knows that this can be a full-time job. Dogs lovingly weave their way into families, and much like a child that encounters the occasional accident, dogs can find their way into trouble as well. With that in mind, it's important to take care of dogs through grooming, veterinarian visits, health, nutrition, exercises and proper training. A healthy and happy dog makes for a happy home. In this free video series on dog care, a veterinarian discusses the prevention and treatment of common dog diseases. Find out how to detect skin cancer in a dog, or just how to know when a dog needs medical attention. Learn to deal with a flea infestation and find out what to do if a dog gets bit by a snake. Even learn how to comfort and care for a dying dog. Take care of man's best friend with these helpful hints.

Video Transcript

"My name is Dr. Endre Sos and I will tell you how to handle a found dog. First of all it's very important that, never approach an aggressively behaving stray dog, or if you feel uncomfortable, just contact the local animal shelter. If you feel comfortable and the dog is friendly, you can approach it and be very cautious because dogs of course, stray dogs of course can transmit diseases. But the main goal should be to find the right owner. So for this just check the collar of the dog if there is any, and if you feel that it's necessary or it's possible that the dog is microchipped for example, take it to the local veterinarian who can check whether the animal is, animal has a transponder or not. On the other hand, just use different ads and contact the local animal shelter because there is a chance that the owner will turn up. If you don't find the owner and you, after a while you want to keep the dog, just also contact the local veterinarian where the dog will get the anti parasite treatment and the necessary vaccinations."